The Learning Village II
160 Brickyard Rd Suite 100, Mars, PA
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Little Appleseed Learning Center is a child care center in Mars, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 86 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | 6 weeks - 5 years |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 86 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Little Appleseed Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 22, 2025: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The current health assessments on file for children #3, #4 and #5 were completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The initial health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 12 months prior to their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The documentation of smoke detector testing indicates that smoke detectors were tested on 6/7/25, then again on 7/12/25 and on 8/9/25, then again on 9/26/25. The minimum requirement under Act 62 is to test at least every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were exposed bolts at the gates of both the preschool and toddler playspaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“The current emergency contact forms on file for children #3, #4 and #5 were reviewed and updated by a parent in writing more than 6 months after the emergency contact form review.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The current and only child service reports on file for children #4 and #5 were each completed more than 6 months after the child's respective start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms in the files reviewed (child #1-#5) did not specify the addresses of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The mandated reporter training documented and on file for Facility Person #1 was expired. as it was completed more than 60 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The log documenting smoke detector testing at the facility indicated tests were not conducted at least every 30 days. The most recent test document was conducted more than 30 days prior, on 3/25/25. Act 62 requires that smoke detectors be tested by the operator at least every 30 days and tests be documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“There was an infant observed asleep in a swing in the infant room, not in the position recommended by the AAP.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The documentation of pediatric first aid & CPR training on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 90 days after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a small screw protruding from the baseboard on the wall in the gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The mandated reporter training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #1 was expired. Facility Person #1 was observed caring for children along with a staff person (Facility Person #2) who was classified as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The certificate of compliance posted at the facility was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were exposed bolts at the gates in the fencing in the Toddler and Preschool outdoor playspaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.34(b)(1) Bachelor's + 1 yr
“The documentation of a bachelors degree on file for Facility Person #3, serving as one of the facility directors, does not indicate the degree is in a human services field.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The current child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 60 months after the prior child abuse clearance on file. The current FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #4 was completed more than 60 months after the prior FBI clearance on file. The child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #5 was completed after their start date. There was no NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The current mandated reporter training completed and on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training documented and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The current pediatric first & CPR aid training documented and on file for Facility Person #2 was completed after the expiration of the previous pediatric first aid & CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter to the families explaining the emergency plan did not include information on the plan for accommodations in an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There were two small areas of damaged plaster on a wall in the gym near the restroom, one near the floor and one about 2 feet up from the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a loose handle on a kitchen playset in the older toddler room, creating potential pinch points,”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“There is embedded equipment in each outdoor playspace mounted over unitary playground protective surfacing. The documentation of the ASTM approval of the surfacing does not indicate the maximum fall height to which it protects, to indicate it meets the requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Commission to protect to the maximum fall height of the equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.108(c) No styrofoam
“There were styrofoam plates used for serving food at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The most recent health assessment on file for child #1, a young toddler, was completed more than 6 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record on file for child #1 did not indicate the child had a sufficient number of doses of the Hepatitis B, HIB and pneumococcal vaccines according the ACIP recommendations for a child of their age.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The health assessment on file for Facility Person #5 was completed after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There were no written, nonfamily references on file for Facility Person #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Documentation of emergency drills on file indicate drills were conducted on 11/16/22 and again on 9/12/24 - more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“There was no documentation that the operator has tested the fire alarm system. Testing is required to be conducted, and documented, at least every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person
“Not all release persons listed on the emergency contact forms for children #1, #2, and #3 were also listed on their agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, are dated 5/11/22 and 8/23/23, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #5, who is a preschool age child, are dated 10/5/20 and 2/16/23, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #1, who is 4 years old, is dated 12/21/20, more than 1 year ago, and is recommended annually by the ACIP. The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #4, who is 4 years old, is dated 11/22/21, more than 1 year ago, and is recommended annually by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is 2 years old, includes 1 of 3 Hepatitis B vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 0 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 0 influenza vaccinations recommended annually by the ACIP for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is 12 months old, includes 2 of 3 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 3 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 2 of 3 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The current health assessment on file for Child #3 does not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and may participate in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.133(5) Original label
“Infant Tylenol, in the Young Toddler room had expired on12/31/21 and was therefore not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR; the training was completed on 9/23/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #2 is dated 1/9/23, after the deadline of 9/25/23, as per Announcement C-22-06”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 8/17/21 and 9/27/23, more than 24 months apart. The file for staff person #3 did not include documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET); the health assessment on file for staff person #3 is dated 10/5/23. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #4 were dated 8/22/21 and 9/29/23, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #5 were dated 3/3/21 and 8/29/23, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #3 did not include documentation of a Tuberculosis test result being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET); the Tuberculosis test result on file for staff person #3 is dated 10/5/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The emergency drill on file is dated 11/16/22, more than 1 year after the issuance date of the initial certificate of compliance, dated 9/17/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 is dated 1/2/23, more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature, dated 4/29/22; and more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 did not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet); the training was completed on 9/27/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The Certificate of Compliance posted at the facility expired on 3/7/23; the current COC was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility does not have documentation verifying that the most recent emergency plan was submitted to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The 2 most recent child service reports on file for Child #1 are dated 7/20/22 and 2/13/23, more than 6 months apart and more than 6 months ago. The file for Child #3, with an enrollment date of 2/23/23, more than 6 months ago, does not include a child service report. The most recent child service report on file for Child #4 is dated 2/23/23, more than 6 months ago; and the most recent child service report on file for Child #5 is dated 2/15/23, more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #3 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent health assessments on file for Child #3, who is a Young Toddler, is dated 2/16/23, more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #9 has an invalid FBI clearance obtained through the Department of Education and does not include an NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #10 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid & Pediatric CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #3 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid & Pediatric CPR. The training was completed on 2/19/22. Staff person #8 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid & Pediatric CPR. The training was completed on 2/19/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff person #2 does not include verification of fire safety training within 12 months of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file for Child #2 does not include written parental permission to obtain emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The agreement on file for Child #4, #5 does not include the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was a hole in the wall in the Cozy Corner in the Preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The toilet paper roll in the preschool bathroom was loose, falling off the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“There was a child observed receiving care in the Young Toddler room without his emergency contact form being in the space where he was receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“The Infant room included Poly-vi-sol drops for Child #7 and Zyrtek for Child #8 were not labeled for use by an individual child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #1 are dated 2/25/21 and 9/22/22, more than 1 year apart. The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #6 are dated 2/26/21 and 9/19/22, more than 1 year apart. The file for Staff person #2, #3, #4, #7, #8 does not include a staff evaluation dated within 1 year of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff person #10 who was classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff person #8 includes only 1 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for Child #2 does not include written parental permission to administer minor first aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023
3270.133(6) Written consent
“There were Sulfate Drops in the Infant Room for Child #9 that did not include parental permission to administer.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for Child #1, who has been enrolled for more than 6 months, includes an emergency contact form and agreement 6 month review signature dated 12/5/22, which was required, effective 1/6/22, as per Announcement C-21-09, which was updated on 12/6/21. The file for Child #2 and #3, who have been enrolled for more than 6 months, does not include an emergency contact form and agreement 6 month review signature. The file for Child #6, who has been enrolled for more than 6 months, includes an emergency contact form 6 month review signature dated 4/4/22, more than 6 months ago; and an agreement 6 month review signature dated 1/3/22, more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #3, who is 4 years old, is dated 8/25/20, more than 1 year ago, as is recommended annually by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is 8 months old, includes 2 of 3 DTAP vaccinations, 2 of 3 HIB vaccinations, and 2 of 3 Pneumococcal vaccinations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #6, who is 17 months old, includes 3 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccinations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff person #2 includes 10 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12/19/20-12/19/21, as per Announcement C-21-09. The file for Staff person #4 includes 10 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12/19/20-12/19/21, as per Announcement C-21-09. The file for Staff person #5 includes 8 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12/19/20-12/19/21, with an additional 4 hours completed in 2022, as per Announcement C-21-09. The file for Staff person #8, was observed not to have completed 12 hours of annual training within 12 months from date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2023
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #1, a 4 year old, and child #2, a 3 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for staff person #1 and #4 lacked current fire safety training completed within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for staff person #5, with a start date of 9-9-21, and staff person #6, with a start date of 9-17-21, lacked the out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks at their start date and require current out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks. The files for staff person #5, with a start date of 9-9-21, and staff person #6, with a start date of 9-17-21, had NSOR verification certificates dated 12-21-21 that were after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for staff person #1 and #4 had staff evaluations that exceeded 12 months between evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the older toddler room, there was peeling paint in one area on the right wall near the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“In the older toddler and young toddler rooms with 1 and 2 year olds that are walking and able to wash their hands, the sink in each room next to the changing table lacked a platform or steps and was unable to be reached by the child after diapering to wash their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The file for staff person #6, with a start date of 9-17-21, had a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method dated 1-30-19 that was over 12 months prior to initial employment and requires a current tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination
“The file for staff person #2 had a health assessment that lacked a physical examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Health and Safety Training
“The files for staff person #3, with a start date of 9-17-21, and staff person #5, with a start date of 9-9-21, lacked pediatric first-aid and CPR training within 90 days of their start date and require current training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #3 had one written, nonfamily reference and lacked a second written, nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of certification in pediatric first-aid and CPR which lapsed between 3/3/21 and 4/21/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2021
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the Infant Room was observed to lack a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2021
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“The file for Staff #2, designated as an AGS, contained documentation of a high school diploma yet lacked documentation of at least 2 years of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Little Appleseed Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 22, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 31 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
86, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 400-2280 to ask.
(724) 400-2280.
341 Mars Valencia Rd, Mars, PA 16046. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Village II, 0.5 miles away.